Oliver 2019 User Manual

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Appendix
Suggested Lathe Speed Limits for Turning
Woodturning is best conducted at an optimal speed. If the lathe speed is too high, the centrifugal force
can cause a workpiece to disintegrate. If the speed is too low, it can result in a poor finish. This speed
chart shows the suggested lathe speed limit for turning blanks of various diameters. The speed limits are
set assuming the workpiece is a solid piece of wood that is strong, balanced, rounded, and perfectly intact.
Blanks that are off-balanced, irregularly shaped, or with less than perfect integrity will require a lower
turning speed.
Please note that the suggested speed is only for performing cuts only. Use 50% of the minimum RPM
listed in the table for roughing blanks, negative rake scraping, sanding, and polishing.
Use the lathe’s lowest speed (50 RPM) for applying finish.
Diameter(in.)
Min RPM
Max RPM
1
3200
3200
2
2860
3200
3
1910
3050
4
1430
2290
5
1140
1830
6
950
1520
7
810
1310
8
710
1140
9
630
1010
10
570
910
Diameter(in.)
Min RPM
Max RPM
11
520
830
12
470
760
13
440
700
14
400
650
15
380
610
16
350
570
17
330
530
18
310
500
19
300
480
20
280
450
WARNING
Failure to set the lathe speed for safe operation can cause the blank to disintegrate
at high speed, which can result in serious injuries or death.
Useful Links
Tool Sharpening:
• https://thompsonlathetools.com/sharpening/
• https://carterandsontoolworks.com/pages/woodturning-resources
List of Woodturning Clubs, Craft Schools, and Symposiums:
• https://www.woodturner.org/Woodturner/Woodturner/AAWConnects/AAW-Connects.aspx

Oliver 2019 Specifications

General

Brand	Oliver
Model	2019
Category	Lathe
Language	English